THE Denbighshire Coastal Open Beach Fishing Festival is lining up to be an even bigger and better event this year.

Top international anglers from as far afield as the Isle of Man, north east Lincolnshire and Torquay will be hoping for a repeat of last year’s success in the second festival.

Organised by Denbighshire Leisure Services in conjunction with Anyfish Anywhere, the event will be held in the evening along the foreshores of Prestatyn on October 6 and 7.

With over £3,000 in prize money on offer, entry places are filling up fast.

Councillor Sue Roberts, cabinet lead member for Promoting Denbighshire, said: “We are delighted at the response we’ve had to date from people wanting to take part. Fishing is a popular activity and we hope keen anglers out there will put their names forward and help make this event bigger and better than last year.”

Matches will be pegged and fished on a catch and release basis.

To enter the competition contact Denbighshire's events team on 01824 712704 before this Friday (September 29).